Pansy
Viola wittrockiana
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Pansy
Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) is a cool-season hybrid annual with a centuries-old garden history, producing large, velvety flowers in an extraordinary range of colors — from solid purples, yellows, and whites to dramatically 'faced' bicolor and tricolor patterns. Its compact form and cold tolerance make it a staple of fall and winter container and bed plantings. Starting at $3.50.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Fall, Winter
- Flower Color
- White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Multi
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season.
Active growing season.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Grow pansies in full sun to part sun; a site with morning sun and light afternoon shade extends bloom life in NE Florida's warmer spells. Plant October through December for best performance through spring.
Keep soil consistently moist; water at the root zone rather than overhead to prevent petal damage and fungal rot. Mulch lightly to conserve moisture. Plants flag quickly in dry conditions during warm spells.
Plant in well-drained, organically rich soil (pH 5.4–5.8); amend sandy Florida beds with compost before planting. Apply a controlled-release balanced fertilizer at planting and supplement with a liquid bloom fertilizer every 3–4 weeks. Deadhead faded flowers regularly to extend the blooming season.
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Common questions
Is Pansy a good plant for St. Augustine?
Pansy is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 6-10 inches × 8-12 inches.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.